From the moment Michael Akira West hopped on a skateboard in the 80s, his mind was brimming with ideas. The liberating nature of skateboarding fueled a lifelong mission to express himself freely across various mediums. Immersed in the vibrant street skateboarding culture of Hermosa and Venice Beach, Mike's introduction to snowboarding in Big Bear, CA became an instant obsession and a wellspring of inspiration. As the years went by, Mike seamlessly transitioned from skateboarding to snowboarding,
